Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Director General, Anurag Garg, visited the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi to seek AI-driven solutions for enhancing enforcement against drug trafficking. Participants at the summit highlighted modern tools that can aid in combating drug traffickers.
Garg emphasized NCB’s commitment to eradicating drug trafficking and abuse, safeguarding society’s health and security. The agency’s mission encompasses intelligence gathering, enforcement, rehabilitation, and public awareness efforts. NCB strives to bolster coordination among central and state agencies and international partners to prevent illicit drug trade across India’s borders.
Under Garg’s leadership, NCB has made significant progress in reducing drug-related crimes through focused operations, enhanced collaboration among agencies, and improved technological capabilities. Garg stressed the importance of collective responsibility among stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies and civil society, in achieving a drug-free India.
Garg encouraged public support in the fight against drug abuse, urging individuals to explore NCB’s website for information on activities and initiatives. The recent convictions in cases investigated by NCB underscore the bureau’s dedication to realizing the vision of a “Drug Free India” through thorough investigation and prosecution. Individuals with information on drug sale or trafficking can report anonymously to the National Narcotics Helpline ‘1933’.
